I can relate to the burning feet, anxiety, and depression. Living with fibro makes a person feel very alone and definitely causes depression/anxiety. I would suggest joining a local group, whether it's church or whatever. Do some research in your area b/c I know if I didn't have my family I would need to be involved in something to keep myself from major depression. My rheumy suggested a local fibro group that meets once a month, maybe you have something like that?

I hate that you are feeling alone. I feel alone all the time and yet I have a husband. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you. Do you have family that would be willing to help?

Good grief I can't imagine that much snow! It would be so hard shoveling and must make your body flare each time. It would mine.

I hope you can find some hope and peace knowing that despite living alone you are not alone. We're all suffering and feel the same.

I'm praying for you.

Hi Irishroses2. I have all those symptoms too. My feet really burn sometimes. It feels like they are on fire sometimes. The heart pounding too is also pretty scary for me. Make sure to get a check up with a cardiologist to make sure things are OK. I think my heart "messing" up is actually caused when my thyroid is acting up. (I have Hashimoto's Disease). I also have been DX'd with Small Fiber Neuropathy, which I believe causes the foot burning, so maybe you will have to see a Neurologist for that. Although there isn't much they can do. I already take a medication for Fibro, which is also supposed to help with Neuropathy.

Anyway, you wanted some hope and I just wanted you to know you are not alone and I know how scary all those dam symptoms can be. I have been through many flare ups that I thought were so bad and that I would never feel good again (or live through), but the flare ups always cool down. It may take quite awhile, for me severals weeks and months, but things always seem to get back to a tolerable point. Try not to get discouraged. I know it's hard.

Also, I think twinmomab has a great idea to try out a support group in your area. That may be helpful and give you some time to not be alone too. Have a nice day!

I'm sorry that you are under so much stress and not feeling well. We just had a huge snow storm here in the Midwest but it pales in comparison to what the East coast has endured.

That burning sensation in your feet is probably nerve pain. You need to see your doctor about it. Gabapentin is usually prescribed for that particular problem.

Call the city and see if they are aware of or have any no cost programs for people who are chronically ill/disabled to help with shoveling. If you have any church affiliation ask there too. United Way might be able to help as well. There are volunteers out there who may be able to help you with shoveling which is too much to handle given the amount and your health issues. You never know until you ask what might be available.

You are not alone. We all go through ups and downs, and have good and bad days. I'm sure the constant onslaught of bad weather isn't helping.